Publisher's Synopsis
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to the integrated management of business processes that is mediated by technology and software. It allows an updated and integrated insight into business operations using common databases that are maintained using a database management system. An ERP system tracks raw materials, cash and production capacity as well as business orders, payroll and purchase orders. The management of financial resources, human capital, inventory, production and information resources are also under this domain. Large enterprises have a corporate resource management process that ensures that resources are not over-allocated across projects. This textbook provides comprehensive insights into enterprise resource planning and management. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, it makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.
